School of Business and Management

Professional Diploma in Educational Administration

 

>>Professional Diploma in Educational Administration

 

Educational Administration and Supervision Diploma is basically a leadership degree imparting to the student the skills and information necessary to assume roles of administrators and supervisors.

Entry Requirements

•  Completed Bachelor Degree (BCS) in Business or Education or equivalent education or

•  Minimum of two years qualified teaching experience.

•  Reasonable command of spoken and written English

Programme Content

EA 01 - Educational Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

Chapter 1

1.1

Uses case studies and simulations to examine conflict mediation

1.2

Resolution skills, and safety and security issues

1.3

Focuses on character and ethics education in schools,

1.4

Coaching and mentoring, and adult motivation to support positive behaviors in work settings

EA 02 - Educational Project Planning

Chapter 2

2.1

Projects can be used for each grade

2.2

Steps needed to implant project

2.3

Cultural implications in creating the educational project

EA 03 - Introduction to Curriculum Development

Chapter 3

3.1

Become aware of the historical foundations of curriculum and curriculum theory.

3.2

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a model for curriculum design, delivery, and assessment.

3.3

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in designing a curriculum

3.4

Demonstrate knowledge of the essential components of “user-friendly” curriculum guides

3.5

Be aware of current and emerging issues in curriculum, including ethical considerations and the role of diversity.

3.6

Identify critical components of a well-formed school board policy for curriculum development and evaluation

3.7

Analyze student assessment data and make plans for improvement

EA 04 - School Organization and Management

Chapter 4

4.1

Theories and principles of team and organisational structure and effectiveness in educational management

4.2

Theories of collaborative decision-making

4.3

Theories of educational change and organisational culture

EA 05 - Educational Leadership & Supervision

Chapter 5

5.1

Develop an initial understanding of the expected knowledge, performances and dispositions of school leaders

5.2

Identify research and theories on which effective educational practices are constructed

5.3

Provide opportunities for them to assess their leadership abilities and formulate their philosophy of education and leadership

EA 06 - Educational Planning & Development

Chapter 6

6.1

Emphasizes shared leadership in professional environments,

6.2

Also communication skills, systems thinking

6.3

Personal and organizational change

6.4

Bridges theory to practical applications in educational settings

EA 07 - Issues in International Educational Administration

Chapter 7

7.1

Enhance the understandings of leaders and aspiring leaders regarding some of the current and emerging leadership and organizational agendas.

7.2

Different cultural conflicts that can take place with in the school

7.3

Knowledge of culture and religion of people working and dealing with

EA 08 - Educational Research - Practicum in Educational Administration

Chapter 8

8.1

Generic research issues

8.2

Develop "core" research competencies such as framing research questions and literature reviews

8.3

Quantitative and qualitative methodological analyses

8.4

Writing up a clear and concise research question

 

Programme Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of educational establishments (schools (public and private), community colleges or universities), community locations, organizations of nonprofit, volunteer and professional associations and government or federal agencies.